Gurten - a paradise for hikers
Hiking on Bern's balcony
Only a few minutes from the city centre, the Gurten hill offers a unique view of the Federal Palace, the Old Town of Bern and the snowy peaks of the Oberland. The Bernese «mountain» is an ideal starting point for your hikes and walks, combining routes for all levels and a unique atmosphere.
The most beautiful terrace in Bern is on the Gurten, 858 metres above sea level. Hikers and walkers will find on the Gurten a varied offer and trails adapted to all needs. All the routes shown below start from the Gurten Funicular Summit Station
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Gurten walkway
Easy hike on the top of the Gurten, between meadows and forests. Playgrounds and panoramic tower are located along the way. Follow the signs "Grosser Rundweg".
- Route: Gurten / Bergstation – Gurten / Ostsignal – Studholz –Gurten / Westsignal – Gurten / Bergstation
- Starting point: Gurten Bergstation
- Arrival point: Gurten Bergstation
- Length: 3.2 km
- Height difference (up/down): 100 m / 100 m
- Duration: 1h
Ulmizer-view
The ideal route for hot summer days: a large part of the hike crosses a shady forest. The path starts by following the circular path before turning south towards Studholz and descending regularly towards Blinzern.
- Route: Gurten / Bergstation – Studholz – Jennershus – Chüeschatte – Blinzern
- Starting point: Gurten Bergstation
- Arrival point: Blinzern
- Length: 5.8 km
- Height difference (up/down): 50 m / 230 m
- Duration: 1h30
Gurten Classic
The classic descent of the Gurten towards Wabern, through forests and meadows. Nice panoramic view from Gurtendorf.
- Route: Gurten / Bergstation – Studholz – Hasebrunnewald – Wabern
- Starting point: Gurten Bergstation
- Arrival point: Wabern (Talstation Gurtenbahn)
- Length: 3.8 km
- Height difference (up/down): 30 m / 310 m
- Duration: 1h
View on the Alps
Pleasant hike towards the valley on the east side of the Gurten to Kehrsatz. Splendid view of the mountain ranges of the Prealps and the Bernese Alps.
- Route: Gurten / Bergstation – Gurten / Ostsignal – Gurtendorf – Breitägerte – Kehrsatz
- Starting point: Gurten Bergstation
- End point: Kerhsatz station
- Length: 4.4 km
- Height difference (up/down): 40 m / 300 m
- Duration: 1h10
Gurten Tour
More sporty hike around the Gurten. The descent at the beginning of the Grüenebodewald is a bit tricky in wet weather (slippery sandstone). We arrive in the Köniztal valley by passing through Jennershus, then to Wabern.
- Route: Gurten / Bergstation – Grüenebodewald – Chüeschatte – Jennershus – Köniztal – Breitägerte – Wabern
- Starting point: Gurten Bergstation
- Arrival point: Wabern (Talstation Gurtenbahn)
- Length: 7.4 km
- Height difference (up/down): 190 m / 370 m
- Duration: 2h10
Gurten funicular
The Gurten funicular runs every day from 7:00 am to 11:45 pm (Sunday until 8:15 pm) and takes you in a few minutes from Wabern to the top of the Gurten. The general subscription and the Libero zone 100/101 day passes are valid. Tickets can also be purchased via the BLS online timetable and via the BLS Mobil App, as well as at all stations in Switzerland.
Operating times
Daily, every 15 mins
Mon–Sat 07.00–20.15 hours
Sun and public holidays 07.00–20.15 hours
Subject to change without prior notice
Prices
Wabern–Gurten Kulm one-way
- CHF 6.00 Adult
- CHF 3.00 Adult with Half Fare Card
- free Adult with GA
- CHF 3.00 Child 6–15.99 years
- free Child up to 5.99 years
Wabern–Gurten Kulm retour
- CHF 11.00 Adult
- CHF 5.50 Adult with Half Fare Card
- free Adult with GA
- CHF 5.50 Child 6–15.99 years
- free Child up to 5.99 years
How to get there
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Location
Contact
- Gurten – Park im Grünen
- +41 31 970 33 33
- Gurten Park im Grünen www.gurtenpark.ch
